Chanel West Coast
‘Giddy’ For New Country-Rap Crossover Bop!!!
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TMZ.com
Rapper Chanel West Coast has gone country, but she’s not leaving her hip-hop roots behind … she told us her new song “Giddy Up” is a perfect blend of both genres — and her best track yet!
We caught up with the former “Ridiculousness” star last night outside of Andys in West Hollywood, California, where she called the song “honestly, a little mix of everything I like, which is all music.”
Chanel was so excited, she shared a snippet of the new tune on socials yesterday before its Friday release … and it is a banger!
She tells us the multi-genre track is something everyone can party and have fun to … and while blending country and rock may seem like a tall order, Chanel says it came naturally.
“The 2 genres where it’s the most about rhyming and poetry are rap and country,” she said. “I’m still a poet in my songs. I’m just not rapping, I’m singing.”
Watch the video to hear what she says about the differences between the styles and what elements of rap — and one particular artist! — have her feeling alienated lately.
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